Pamilya (en. Family)

pah-MIL-yah

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A group of people with blood or happiness (marriage).

My family is always together at the festivals.

Ang pamilya ko ay laging nagkakasama sa mga pista.

People who take care of or cooperate with one another in a household.

The family is important in our lives.

Mahalaga ang pamilya sa ating buhay.

A unit that constitutes a society related to having children.

Every family needs to defend their rights.

Bawat pamilya ay kailangang ipagtanggol ang kanilang mga karapatan.

family in hardship and ease

The togetherness of family in all situations, whether good or bad.

pamilya sa hirap at ginhawa

family comes first

Family is the primary priority in life.

pamilya ang una

relative

People related by blood or lineage, either close or distant.

kamag-anak

reference

A person or group that serves as a connection between the family and others.

sanggunian

clan

Our clan always gathers together during the fiesta.

Sama-sama lagi ang klan namin sa fiesta.

gang/group of friends

Of course, my friends are like my family.

Siyempre, pamilya ko ang barkada ko.

tribe

Our tribe is known for its beautiful traditions.

Kilala ang aming tribo sa mga magagandang tradisyon.

fam (short for family)

Let’s go, fam, let’s go camping!

Tara na, fam, mag-camping tayo!